FAMILIAL HISTORY OF CRYPT ORCHID PATIENTS OF TABRIZ CHILDREN HOSPITAL

Background and Objectives: Cryptorchidism is the most common urogenital anomaly which has been evaluating in childhood. Understanding the hormonal, molecular and genetic predisposing factors is important to treat and protect this anomaly. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the prevalence of cryptorchidism in male members of the cryptorchid children’s families. Materials and Methods: A total of 1410 members of the cryptorchid patients treated between 2005 and 2007 were observed for presence of cryptorchidism. Results: There were 107 cases of cryptorchidism among male members of the cryptorchid children’s f a m i l i e s (7.5%). Conclusion: In comparison with the prevalence of cryptorchidism in East Azarbaijan province (1.35%), the familial prevalence is 5.6 fold higher. This may imply a probable genetic predisposition.